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Thompson Igunma’s UF-INL research is creating unique models for molten salt reactors
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American Nuclear Society member Thompson Odion Igunma is a doctoral candidate in materials science and engineering at the University of Florida (UF) conducting research in collaboration with the Computational Mechanics and Materials Group at Idaho National Laboratory. His work focuses on advanced modeling of the complex interplay between molten salt corrosion, irradiation, and changes in alloy microstructure.
“I see molten salt reactors as a pivotal part of the next generation of nuclear energy,” Igunma said. “Their unique combination of safety, efficiency, and fuel flexibility makes them ideally suited to complement renewables in a low-carbon energy mix.”
18th International Probabilistic Safety Assessment and Analysis (PSA 2023)
Technical Session|Modeling, Analysis, and Methods (Advanced Methods and Tools)
Tuesday, July 18, 2023|10:00–11:45AM EDT|300C
Session Chair:
Curtis L. Smith
Alternate Chair:
Valentin Rychkov (EDF)
Session Organizer:
Askin Guler Yigitoglu (ORNL)
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Precision >> Accuracy: Are Probabilistic Risk Assessment Models Becoming Less Useful as They Become More Precise?
10:00–10:25AM EDT
John E. Weglian (EPRI), Wesley A. Brinsfield (Jensen Hughes)
Paper
Method of Developing a SCRAM Parallel Engine for Efficient Quantification of Probabilistic Risk Assessment Models
10:25–10:50AM EDT
Egemen M. Aras (NCSU), Asmaa S. Farag (NCSU), Arjun Earthperson (NCSU), Mihai A. Diaconeasa (NCSU)
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Leveraging Advanced Visualization Capabilities for Improved Risk Communication and Decision-Making Using Probabilistic Risk Assessment Models
10:50–11:15AM EDT
Mark Wishart (EPRI), Andrew Miller (Jensen Hughes), Fernando Ferrante (EPRI)
Model Exchange Methodology Between Probabilistic Risk Assessment Tools: SAPHIRE and CAFTA Case Study
11:15–11:40AM EDT
Mostafa Hamza (NCSU), Alp Tezbasaran (NCSU), Egemen Aras (NCSU), Asmaa S. Farag (NCSU), Mihai A. Diaconeasa (NCSU)
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